Đề thi giữa học kì 2 môn Tiếng Anh lớp 12 có đáp án - Đề số 20

They  rarely are   at work after 5 p.m every Saturday.

            A          B              C                             D

What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent

             A                                               B

them from spreading easily among the population.

             C                             D

For thousand of years, man has used rocks as main materials for

                                        A                    B

building houses, made fences, pavements or even roofs for houses.

                          C                                                  D

Blacken the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word with the main stress different from that of the other three words in each question.

Blacken the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word with the main stress different from that of the other three words in each question.

Blacken the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronouned differently from the other three in each question.

Blacken the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronouned differently from the other three in each question.

 Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions. The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction, is changing the way buildings are constructed. In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now, however, the movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology. Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps. Also, they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building. One way is to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy. First, with solar panels, it is possible to produce electricity from the rays of the sun. Once installed, they provide energy at no cost and with no pollution. Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is possible to cut electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs. To reduce the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the walls so that the building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer. One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most environmentally responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the design and building had to consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact. 75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32 percent, compared with other buildings of the same size. In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed according to green building principles. One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing. The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional ones. These houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with solar panels. A larger project is under way in China. The first phase of this project will include houses for 400 families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation. In a second phase, entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy these ideas in new neighborhoods across China. Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading. Individuals, companies, and governments are beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they environmentally friendly, green buildings improve living and working conditions and also save money in the long run. (Adapted from “Advanced Reading Power” by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)  

According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?

According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially considered unrealistic presumably because _______?

The word “insulation” in paragraph 3 mostly means _______.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green buildings?

The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?

The phrase “under way” in paragraph 6 mostly means _______.

What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge and the project in Vauban, Germany?

Urbanization is the shift of people from rural to urban areas, and the result is the growth of cities.

Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.

Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Meaningful silence is always better than meaningless words.

You must never take the helmet off when you drive.

We might stop here if you don't change your way of speaking.

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks in the following question. Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference. The word library comes from liber, the Latin word for "book". (21) ____________, library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, but also audio-visual and online databases. In addition, to maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites. The central mission of a library is to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to (22) ___     generations. Libraries are an essential link in this communication between the past, present, and future. Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries ensure (23) ___ the record is preserved and made available for later use. People use library resources to gain information about personal interests or to obtain recreational materials such as films and novels. Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom experiences, to learn (24) ___ in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study habits. Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues. One of the most valued of all cultural institutions, the library (25) __ information and services that are essential to learning and progress.

(21) ____________, library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials.

In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to (22) ___     generations.

Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries ensure (23) ___ the record is preserved and made available for later use.

Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom experiences, to learn (24) ___ in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study habits.

One of the most valued of all cultural institutions, the library (25) __ information and services that are essential to learning and progress.

 Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.                                                    REALITY TELEVISION

Reality, television is a genre of television programming which, it is claimed, presents unscripted dramatic or humourous situations, documents actual events and features ordinary people rather than professional actors. It could be described as a form of artificial or "heightened" documentary. Although the genre has existed in some form or another since the early year of television, the current explosion of popularity dates from around 2000. Reality television covers a wide range of television programming formats, from games to quiz shows which resemble the frantic, often demeaning programmes produced in Japan in the 1980s and 1990s (a modern example is Gaki no Tsukai), to surveillance - or voyeurism - focused production such as Big Brother. Critics say that the term "reality television” is somewhat of a misnomer and that such shows frequently portray a modified and highly influenced form of reality, with participants put in exotic locations or abnormal situations, sometimes coach to act in certain ways by off-screen handlers, and with events on screen manipulated through editing and other post-production techniques. Part of reality television's appeal is due to its ability to place ordinary people in extraordinary situations. For example, on the ABC show, The Bachelor, an eligible male dates a dozen women simultaneously, travelling on extraordinary dates to scenic locales. Reality television also has the potential to turn its participants into national celebrities, outwardly in talent and performance programs such as Pop Idol, though frequently Survivor and Big Brother participants also reach some degree of celebrity. Some commentators have said that the name "reality television" is an inaccurate description of several styles of program included in the genre. In competition-based programs such as Big Brother and Survivor, and other special-living-environment shows like the Real World, the producers design the format of the show and control the day-to-day activities and the environment, creating a completely fabricated world in which the competition plays out. Producers specifically select the participants, and use carefully designed scenarios, challenges, events, and settings to encourage particular behaviours and conflicts. Mark Burnett, creator of Survivor and other reality shows, has agreed with this assessment, and avoids the word "reality” to describe his shows; he has said, "I tell good stories. It really is not reality TV. It really is unscripted drama."    

 The word fabricated in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ____.

Which of the following in NOT true according to the passage?

According to the passage, the program “Pop Idol” ____.

In the first line, the writer says “it is claimed” because ____.

The word demeaning in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.

John: "Do you think that people should protect their cultural identities in the age of globalization?”

Jane: “___ ”

Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education.

Jenny: “I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed inlife.”

Jimmy:“                      . There were successful people without adegree.”

Blacken  the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines  each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Their team performed excellently at the elimination tournament. They didn’t win the trophy.

The boy lost several of his fingers because of firecrackers. The doctors are operating on him.

Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

By being thrifty and shopping wisely, housewives in the city can feed an entire family on as little as 500.000 VND a week.

For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories.

Blacken the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The monk insisted that the tourists ____ the temple until they had removed their shoes.

Put all the toys away____________ someone slips and falls on them.

Statisics       now compulsory for all students taking a course in engineering.

All_________to help people in the middle of Vietnam is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.

I don't suppose there is anyone there,   ?

Tom denied_____________ part in the fighting at school.

John paid $20 for his meal,                       he had thought it would cost .

Tru Blood is my favourite TV series, ____ I don't have much time to watch it often.

The interviews with parents showed that the vast majority were____________ of teachers.

Making mistakes is all               of growing up .

There's a(n) ____ in the paper about the Reality Television in Viet Nam.

I agree___________ one point with Chris, it will be hard for us to walk 80km

Vietnam needs to ____ its urbanization opportunities to become a middle income country.

I have visited ____ Portugal but I have never been to ____ Netherlands.